1. Sheingold (1991) said that teachers will have to confront squarely the difficult problem of creating a school environment that is fundamentally different from the one they themselves experienced (p. 23). In what ways is the current K-12 environment different from the one you experienced? Do you feel this presents an obstacle to effective use of technology in your teaching? What are some strategies you feel might help teachers overcome this obstacle?
The current K-12 environment is very different from what I had experienced. I graduated high school in 1999. When I came into upper elementary we started having computer labs in the school and as I got into high school it was optional to utalize the computers in the school. Our librairy still used a card catalog which is uncommon in today's schools. Some schools even have laptops for all students to use. I do not feel that the differences in technology from my school years to today will effect the use of technology in my classroom. I have been lucky enough to attend schools that are technology based and I will have the oppertunity to help the students learn with these technologies. If teachers do feel overwhelmed with technologies they can speak with other teachers who can help them.
2. NCATE's document Technology and the New Professional Teacher (1997) said that, in addition to technology skills, teachers need an attitude that is fearless in the use of technology, encourages them to take risks, and inspires them to be lifelong learners. What current factors and activities can help teachers develop such an attitude? What factors make it difficult for them to acquire it?
Teachers should not be afraid to make mistakes in the use of these technologies. You learn more from mistakes than you do from sucesses. Through trial and error teachers can learn to be more confident. Fear of making a mistake can make it difficult for the teachers.
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